South Platte Travel Guide
Denver
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Popular places to visit
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
Coors Field
Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Colorado Convention Center, a top convention centre in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Empower Field at Mile High
Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
16th Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 16th Street during your trip to Denver. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Denver: Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Top hotels in South Platte
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Very clean! Check in and out easy. I would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
They forgot to do the wake up call. I was late and almost missed my flights. Sofa in the room had all kinds of weird disgusting stains and splatter marks. Other than the friendly bartender a most disappointing stay. Will not return!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
No issues
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Room was very clean ans staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport
Great beds and bedding. Up to date charging for phones, check in was easy. Didn’t have breakfast since we had to be at the airport at 4am. Convenient shuttle service. Very clean. I’d definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Platte
Washington Park
Washington Park is well liked for its lake views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Denver area, you might plan a trip to Magness Arena or South Broadway.
Baker
Get to know Baker and its many features like its bars and live music. You might want to explore sights like South Broadway and South Platte River, and you can jump on the metro at Alameda Station or Hwy I-25 - Broadway Station to get around the city.
Lincoln Park
Art galleries, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Lincoln Park. Sights like South Platte River and Spark Theater are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Denver area at 10th - Osage Station.
Cherry Creek
Abundant dining options and stunning river views are well-reviewed features of Cherry Creek. Make a stop by top sights like Cherry Creek Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.
Capitol Hill
Unique features of Capitol Hill include the museums and bars. Make a stop by Molly Brown House Museum or Colorado State Capitol Building while you're exploring the area.
Sun Valley
Well liked for its live music and theatres, Sun Valley is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Empower Field at Mile High and South Platte River, and jump on the metro at Decatur Federal Station to get around the city.
